Spoken words in English. Phrases for a tattoo in English (with translation)

Tattoos, once considered something very indecent, even vulgar, today have overcome these barriers of contempt in society. A tattoo is a fashionable, original body decoration. people invest deep meaning into the drawings and words that they imprint on their bodies.

A tattoo is also one of the ways of self-expression, through it people emphasize their individuality.

Today we will talk about inscriptions as a type of tattoo. They are popular, almost on par with the drawings. Often, a drawing is not able to convey what can be expressed in words. Among the tattoo inscriptions, the following phrases are popular:

• in English
• in French
• in spanish
• in Latin
• names (own names, names of relatives and loved ones, etc.)

Often the phrases that are chosen for tattoos are for the future owners of tattoos the motto for life or the deepest wisdom that they have discovered for themselves or the goal of life that they want to achieve at any cost. In any case, it will keep this or that “thought” on your body.

In this article, I will present you the most beautiful, interesting, popular phrases in English, from which you will surely be able to choose an “idea” that will be especially close to you. Phrases for tattoos are given with translation, so that you can understand their meaning.

Popular English tattoo inscriptions with translation

Theme "Love"

• All you need is love. - All you need is love.
• Love is the movement - Love is the movement.
• Endless love. - Endless love.
• follow your heart. - I follow my heart.
• The best thing in our life is love. The best thing in our life is love.
• One lifelong love. - The only love of a lifetime.
• The love of my life. - Love of my life.
• While I'm breathing - I love and believe. As long as I breathe, I love and believe.
• Love is my religion. - Love is my religion

Theme "Our Past"

• Never look back. - Never look back.
• live without regrets. -Live without regrets.
• I remember everything what I "ve forgotten ... - I remember everything that I forgot (a) ...

Theme "Fight"

• Destroy what destroys you. Destroy what destroys you.
• Battle of life. - Fight for life.
• Never give up. - Never give up.
• Don't let your mind kill your heart and soul. Don't let your mind kill your heart and soul.
• Be strong girl. - Be a strong girl.
• Let your fears go. - Let your fears go

Theme "Dream"

• Never stop dreaming. - Never stop dreaming.
• All that we see or seem to be but a dream within a dream. Everything we see and feel is only a dream within a dream.
• Don't dream your life live your dream. Don't dream your life, live the dream...

Miscellaneous

• That be or not to be. - To be or not to be.
• Health is wealth. - Health is wealth.
• Wait and see. - We'll wait and see.
• now or never. - Now or never.
• Free your mind. - Free your mind.
• Help yourself. - Help yourself.
• Forever family. - Family forever.
• Family together always. - Family is always together

One-word inscription

• love - love
• Hope - hope
• Free - freedom, free (th)
• Strong - strong (th)
• Confidence - confidence
• Serendipity - serendipity, insightful (th)

Harmony of tattoo inscriptions

Tattoos in English look very impressive if they are done correctly and tastefully.

1. 1. First, based on whether you have chosen a long or short inscription, find a suitable location. If the inscription is quite long, respectively, stop your choice on the back or on the ribs. If the phrase consists of two or three words, the decision where to place it on your body is up to your imagination.
   2. Secondly, do not forget about the font. It is absolutely redundant to choose a font whose design stands out for having swirls or hearts, if this is any philosophical expression. Observe the harmony of words and design.
   3. Another good advice would be: do not translate your favorite phrases from Russian or another language into English using online translators. Often the option that the online translator will offer you will be the wrong translation. Moreover, catchphrases require a professional approach to translation.

English speakers also have their own popular phrases in English. And, in order not to go into your pocket for a word, I offer you a selection of some of them. By using this expression in the right place at the right time, you can stay on top and even pass for your boyfriend. Below are phrases in English with translation.

Well And anyway could get into the book of records as the most frequently used words in speech. Their Russian counterpart is "well" and "in any case". Anyway- a kind of image word, characteristic of the inhabitants of the United States. Therefore, if you want to throw dust in the eyes of your English-speaking interlocutors, constantly screw anyway to your suggestions.

2. Introductory words that give time to think about a clever idea

While you are giving birth to an idea, you can win a couple of seconds by using introductory words. They do a good job of creating the illusion of your excellent command of the language.

In short / in a word / in brief - Briefly speaking
as far / as to- concerning
To say nothing of - without saying already
First of all/ above all - first of all
What's more- Besides
By the way how much is the fish ) - By the way
look here - listen
After all - in the end
Just for the record for reference
And so on / and so forth - and so on
If I'm not mistaken - if I'm not mistaken
In other words- in other words
On the opposite - vice versa
The thing is- The thing is

3. Greetings and farewells.

Hi , hello , bye Andgood - bye- also legitimate leaders in terms of frequency of use. Where do without them.

But to slightly diversify your speech, you can use some variations:

How are you today (how are you)
bye-bye (bye-bye)
see you later (see you later)
see you soon (see you soon)
till next time (until next time)
good luck (good luck)
see ya (chao, see you)
fare well (goodbye! - grandiloquent word)
take care (take care of yourself)
talk to you later (talk to you later)
until we meet again (until we meet again)
I 'll be back (I'll be back - why not)

4. Options for agreeing or disagreeing, as well as for abstentions ( conversational phrases in English)

A word that breaks even the most convincing arguments - Really? The Russian analogue will be richer: “Che, is it true, or what? Come on!".

In addition to this win-win option, you can express yourself more delicately:

Maybe (maybe)
Yes, sure (yes, of course)
You are right (you are right)
It can hardly be so
Very well (very good)
Most likely
Most unlikely
Not a bit! / No such thing (nothing like that)
I believe so / suppose so
I doubt it (I doubt it)
Naturally (naturally)
No way (no way)
Exactly so (exactly so)
Quite so (Quite right)
I agree with you (I agree with you)
I'm afraid so (I'm afraid so)
In a way / to a certain extent (in a sense)
No doubt (no doubt)
No go / nothing going (of course not)
What's the idea of ​​(what nonsense)
Not for a moment (never in my life)
Nowhere near (not even close)

5. Most Popular Polite Phrases

Sometimes you want to smile at everyone you meet and hang up pardons even in public transport. You can say it's popular.beautiful phrases in English. I want - please!

I'm so sorry (I'm so sorry)
I beg your pardon (I'm sorry)
I 'm sorry, I can't (I'm sorry, I can't)
I'm glad to see you (I'm so glad to see you)
It's very kind of you (It's so sweet of you)
It does you credit (It does you credit)
Thank you anyway (Thank you anyway)
Not at all (Yes, not at all)
Thank you in advance (Thank you in advance)
Don 't mention it (Not worth a thank you)
May I help you? (Can I help you)
You are welcome (Always please)
No problem/ that's ok/son't worry about it ( It's ok, no problem)
This way, please (This way, please)
I 'm sorry, I didn't catch you (Sorry, I didn't hear you)
After you (After you)

6. Phrases for the Curious

There is nothing more interesting than finding out what happened. As a rule, after the answer, interest already disappears. But the options for the same question are the sea (which once again confirms that the British are also curious).

What's up? - What's happened
What's the matter? - What's the matter
What's going on? What's happening?- What's happening
What's the trouble? - What is the problem
How was it? - Well, how

7. Universal phrases for all occasions

Sometimes you really want to choose a good bunch for words in a sentence, but nothing comes to mind except and. Here are the sticks for you:

So as to / so that - so that
Either way - one way or another
As a rule - usually, as a rule
As well as - just like
All the same - doesn't matter
On the one hand - On the one side
Such as - such as

In fact, there are a lot of popular colloquial English phrases. Among them there are both general and for specific situations. Let's share our favorite expressions (censored) and replenish our daily supply.

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The English poet John Keats once wrote the catchphrase line: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” (“Eternal joy lives in beauty”). Immortal words that confirm their meaning. And what better way to reinforce the message of the author than key theme his creativity? Let's talk…

Which are so lacking in the Russian language

This high and pure feeling has always been sung by people especially fervently. How many unique confessions, revelations, compliments this world has heard - and how much more will be said! A person is able to standard words of love. But this territory is not a place for dry and formal communication. What if you need to figuratively express your attitude towards a person? It is better to do it brightly, expressively, “with a twinkle”.

How to say "I love you" in English

For example, only the usual “I love you” in English can be easily paraphrased in a couple of dozens of concise and non-banal phrases. Check out some good examples below.

"I adore you" - "I adore you."

“I love you from the bottom of my heart” - “I love you with all my heart.”

"You mean so much to me" - "You mean so much to me."

“We"re meant for each other" - "We are made for each other."

"I"m infatuated with you" - "I'm crazy about you."

"You" re perfect" - "You are my ideal."

"I" ve totally fallen for you" - "I fell before you."

First declaration of love

This quivering moment of a person's life in the English language also has many exciting sayings.

"I have feelings for you" - "I have feelings for you."

“I think of you as more than a friend” - “You are more than just a friend to me.”

“I"ve got a crush on you" - "I'm in love with you to unconsciousness."

"I think I "m in love with you" - "I think I'm in love with you."

“I think you"re the one" - "I think you are the one / the one."

Love in poetic tones

It is always appropriate to bring sublime notes to love:

“I "m smitten with you" - "I am smitten / smitten with you."

“You turn me inside out” - “We are turning me inside out.”

"You" ve put a spell on me" - "You bewitched / bewitched me."

“My heart calls out for you” - “My heart is calling you.”

“You make me feel young again” - “You make me feel young / young again.”

Quotes about love

In conclusion, we will find out what great people said about love in English.

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” “What you dream of alone is only a dream. What you dream about together is a reality.” (John Lennon)

“The heart wants what it wants. There "s no logic to these things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that" s that.” “The heart wants what it wants. There is no logic in this. You meet someone, you fall in love, and that's it." (Woody Allen)

“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” “Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” (Robert Frost)

“Better to have lost and loved than never to have loved at all.” “Better to love and lose than not to love at all.” (Ernest Hemingway)

“Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.” "Other men say they've seen angels, but I've seen you and that's enough for me." (George Moore)

“To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.” “To love and win is the best thing in life. Loving and losing is next.” (William Thackeray)

“People should fall in love with their eyes closed.” “People should fall in love with their eyes closed” (Andy Warhol)

“True love stories never have endings.” "Real love stories don't have endings." (Richard Bach)

“We loved with a love that was more than love.” “We loved with love, which was more than love.” (Edgar Allan Poe)

“One love, one heart, one destiny.” “One love, one heart, one destiny.” (Bob Marley)

Tattoos in English

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Aphorisms and sayings famous people in translation
from English into Russian.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
Oscar Wilde
Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them more.
Oscar Wilde

I am not young enough to know everything.
Oscar Wilde
INotsoyoung, toknowAll.
Oscar Wilde
Illusion is the first of all pleasures.
Oscar Wilde
Illusion — higherpleasure.
Oscar Wilde

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
Oscar Wilde
A person is least like himself when he speaks for himself. Giveto himmask, AndHewill tellallthe truth.
Oscar Wilde

Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse.
African Proverb
Not knowing is bad, not wanting to know is even worse.
African proverb

Success doesn't come to you…you go to it.
Marva Collins
Success doesn't come to you by itself... You go to it.
Marva Collins

Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
Bernard Shaw
He who cannot change his views cannot change anything.
Bernard Show

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
Albert Einstein
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe yet.
Albert Einstein

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.
Sigmund Freud
Being completely honest with yourself is not an easy task.
Sigmund Freud

Every solution breeds new problems.
Murphy's law
Each solution creates new problems.
Murphy's law

Everything takes longer than you think.
Murphy's law
Any business takes longer than you think.
Murphy's law

If you want to be somebody, somebody really special, be yourself!
Author unknown
If you want to be someone, someone really special, be yourself!
author unknown
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that's all.
Oscar Wilde
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.
Oscar Wilde

Wisdom is knowing how little we know.
Oscar Wilde
Wisdom — Thisknow, how muchfewWewe know.
Oscar Wilde

Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.
Oscar Wilde
Experience is just a word we call our mistakes.
Oscar Wilde

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Aesop
Kindness, eventhe mostsmall, neverNotdisappearsfor nothing.
Aesop

It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.
Aesop
Our passions are like fire and water - they are good servants, but bad masters.
Aesop

The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure.
unknown
The only thing in life that comes without effort is failure.
author unknown

A dream becomes a goal when action is taken towards its achievement.
Bo Bennett
A dream becomes a goal when action is taken to achieve it.
Bo Bennet

Success is not in what you have, but who you are.
Bo Bennett
Success is not in what you have, but in what you are.
Bo Bennet

I learned that it is the weak who are cruel,
and that gentleness is to be expected
only from the strong.
Leo Rosten
I learned that he who is weak is cruel, nobility is the lot of the strong.
LeoRosten

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.
Confucius
We are glorious not because we never fall, but because we get up whenever it happens.
Confucius

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
Confucius
No matter how slowly you move, the main thing is not to stop.
Confucius

Music is the soul of language.
Max Heindel
Music — Thissoullanguage.
Max Handel

life is a foreign language; all men mispronounce it.
Christopher Morley
Life is like foreign language Everyone pronounces it wrong.
Christopher Morley

The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.
unknown
The rose speaks of love without sound, in a language known only to the heart.
author unknown

Beautiful phrases about love in English

If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliché that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal.
John Lennon
If anyone thinks that love and peace is a cliché that should have been left behind in the sixties, that's their problem. Love and peace are eternal.
John Lennon

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.
Sophocles
OnewordliberatesusfromallweightsAndpainlife: Thisword — Love.
Sophocles

Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.
Dale Evans
Whenever we love and whenever we give, it's Christmas.
Dale Evans

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.
Barbara De Angelis
Love and kindness are never wasted. They always change lives for the better. They bless the one who receives them and bless you the giver.
Barbara De Angelis

Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.
Kahlil Gibran
Wake up at dawn with an uplifted heart and give thanks for another day of love.
Kalil Gibran

Love involves a peculiar unfathomable combination of understanding and misunderstanding.
Diane Arbus
Love consists of a strange, incomprehensible combination of understanding and disagreements.
Diana Arbus

No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.
Mark Twain
No man or woman will know what perfect love is until they have been married for a quarter of a century.
Mark Twain

The best love affairs are those we never had.
Norman Lindsay
The best love adventures are the ones we never had.
Norman Lindsay

Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young.
Arthur Pinero
Those who truly love never grow old; they may die in old age, but they leave young.
Arthur Pinero

You can use the following "live" phrases in English that will make your speech more accurate and authentic:

1. I have been toying with a couple of ideas.
(I've been playing around with two ideas here.)
Wed: I have a couple of ideas; I have a couple of thoughts.

2. It brings back fond memories.
(It brings back fond memories.)
Wed: It fills with pleasant memories; it brings back pleasant memories; it brings back nostalgic memories.

3. Of course, it goes without saying.
(Of course, this needs no explanation.)
Cf.: Of course, it goes without saying; yes, there is no doubt about it; there is nothing to say.

4. Her money was running low.
She was running out of money.
Wed: Her money was melting.

5. You should have sounded me out earlier.
(You should have signaled to me earlier.)
Wed You should have informed me earlier; you should have let me know earlier.

6. I won't keep you very long.
(I won't keep you long.)
Wed: I won't take up much of your time; I won't take much of your time.

7. The drinks are on the house.
(Drinking on the house.)
Wed: Free drink; I treat; I am paying for everyone.

8. If it is not too much of a bother.
(If it's not too troublesome.)
Wed: If you don't mind.

9. You take my breath away.
(1. You are breathtaking. 2. You amaze me!)
Wed: Well, you give!

10. I don't see much of her.
I don't see her often.
Wed I don't often get to be in her company.

11. Not asked for 100 bucks but I knocked him down to 80.
(He asked for 100 bucks, but I forced him to lower it to 80.) I bargained and lowered the price from 100 to 80.

12. I will escort you to your car.
I'll walk you to the car.

13. I have been partying so hard.
I attended one party after another.
Wed: I did not get out of the guests; I was a partygoer; I had a stormy social life.

14. You aggravate me, man.
(You, old man, weigh me down.) Old man, you irritate and upset me.
Wed: Well, why are you loading me; don't load me; don't piss me off.

15. So that settles the issue.
This decides the matter.
Wed: That decides everything; well, then what!

16. Don't try to get fresh with her.
Do not try to be too free with her. (Don't be cocky, impudent, impudent with her.)
Wed Don't be impudent with her; don't let go of your hands, don't be familiar with her.

17. You come on too strongly with the girls.
You're chasing girls too much.
Wed You don't know how to hold back in amorous affairs; well, you're a bastard.

18. Not cracked up with laughter.
(He burst out laughing.)
Cf .: He laughed until he dropped; he laughed uncontrollably.

19. Have you lost your mind?
(Have you lost your mind?) Are you out of your mind? Wed: Are you out of your mind, out of your mind? Have you lost your roof?

20. No, you have done nothing out of turn.
No, you didn't do anything inappropriate.

21. I will talk to you later when you are in a civil mood.
(I'll talk to you later when you're more civilized.)
Wed: We'll talk later, when you behave decently, when you pull yourself together.

22. Beyond a shadow of doubt.
(There is not a shadow of a doubt.)
Cf.: Without a doubt.

23. It's raining cats and dogs.
It's raining heavily.
Wed: It pours like a bucket; it's pouring rain.

24. Things were at sixes and sevens.
The situation was very vague.

25. had no idea what was in store for him.
(He had no idea what was in store for him.) He did not know what difficulties he would have to face.
Compare: He had no idea what awaited him; he had no idea what was in store for him.

26. Didn't see through me.
(He saw right through me.)
Wed: I was not able to carry it out; he bit me.

27. Was I ever in luck?
(Have I ever been lucky?)
Wed: Poor me, unfortunate! I'm always unlucky!

28. Are you daft?
(What are you, a fool?)
Cf.: What are you, an idiot? Are you sick?

29. This money will see me through college.
(This money will look after me until the end of college.) This money will be enough for me to attend college.

30. I will make him see sense.
(I will make him see the meaning.) I will explain everything to him so that he behaves prudently.
Wed: I will make him come to his senses; I will make him take up his mind; I will enlighten him.

31. What is holding you back?
(What's holding you back?) What's stopping you from doing it?

32. You have to place more value on our friendship.
(You should value our friendship more.) You should treat our friendship with due respect.

33. How will you earn the living?
(How will you earn a living?) Cf.: Where will you get your livelihood? How will you earn your daily bread?

34. Don't talk through his hat.
(He speaks through his hat.) He is talking nonsense; he speaks without thinking.
Compare: He is talking nonsense; he's talking nonsense.

35. That's top it all.
To top it off.

36. I will do this in double-quick time.
I'll do it twice as fast. Wed: I'll do it in two counts.

37. Didn't know his position was impossible.
(He knew that his position was impossible.) He knew that he had no chance of success, of winning.
Wed: He knew that his situation was awful, hopeless, worse than ever.

38. Not shot his bolt.
(He fired an arrow from his crossbow.) He has exhausted his possibilities.
Compare: He did everything he could, but in vain; all his efforts are down the drain.

39. Was not smarting from the humiliation.
(He was in great pain because of the humiliation he had endured.)
Cf .: The insult inflicted severely wounded him.

40. The boss ticked him off roundly.
(The chief scolded him sharply.)
Wed: He received a severe scolding from the boss.

41.Can I have a civil word with you?
Can we talk like civilized people?

42. Have faith, I won't rat on you.
(Trust me, I won't snitch on you.)
Wed: I will not drip.

43. You sing grossly off key.
(You miss the key.) You sing badly and out of tune.
Wed: You let the rooster.

44. Stop braying like an ass.
(Don't scream like a donkey). Don't raise your voice.
Wed: Stop yelling.

45.It seems the work of a lunatic.
(It looks like it was done by a madman).
Wed: This is bullshit.

46.I don't know him a great deal.
I don't know him very well.
Wed: We are familiar with him.

47. Get her out of your system.
(Remove her from your system.) You will have to forget her completely.
Wed: Erase her from your memory; cut her out of your life.

48. A promotion seems to be on the cards.
(The cards show that a promotion is possible.) Promotion is very likely.
Wed: You are predicted to be promoted.

49. Can I count on your support?
Can I count on your support?

50. My contacts have all gone cold.
(All my connections, acquaintances have cooled down.) I no longer maintain relationships with people I knew before.
Wed: I lost my friends and acquaintances.

51. Scotch flowed freely like water.
(Whiskey flowed profusely, like water.) Cf .: Whiskey flowed like a river.

52. Here relaxing is usually not on the menu.
(Relaxation isn't usually on the menu at this establishment.) You have to work hard and don't take things too lightly.
Wed: It's not the time to lie on the stove, let's work!

53. This bugs me no end.
This annoys me a lot.
Wed: It got me.

54. Let's start fresh.
Forget what happened before and let's start all over from the beginning.
Wed: Let's start all over again; let's start from scratch.

55. Doesn't get my vote.
(He gets my vote.) I will support him in the vote; I am for him.

56. It was one hell of a day.
(It was a hell of a day.) It was a day full of events and excitement.
Wed: It was a very difficult and eventful day; well a day!

57. There were streaks of gray in her temple.
(Streaks of gray hair appeared on her temples.) She had gray hair on her temples.
Her temples were silvered with gray hair; she had gray hairs on her temples.

58. The file landed on my desk.
(The dossier has landed on my desk.) This file has been assigned to me.

59. It goes over my head.
(It's over my head.) I don't get it.
Wed: This is beyond my understanding; I can't get it.

60. I wish I could turn it around.
(How I wish I could turn things around.) How I wish I could change things for the better.
Wed: How I would like to return everything, fix it.

61. Not pushed by his staff day and night.
(He drives his subordinates day and night). He made his subordinates work hard.
Wed: He makes his subordinates work up a sweat.

62. We will bump into each other more often.
(We will bump into each other more often.) We will meet more often.
Wed: We will cross paths more often.

63. I don't see eye to eye with him.
(I don't see it the way he does.) I don't agree with him; I can't get along with him.
Wed: We disagree with him; he and I look at many things differently; we do not find a common language with him.

64. I will play my part as per your wishes.
I will behave the way you want.
Wed: I will play along with you; I will listen to you.

65. If your hunch turns out to be right.
(If your premonition turns out to be correct.)
Wed: If your intuition does not deceive you.

66. We must catch up on old times.
(We must make up for the past.) Compare: Let's shake the old days.

67. If I pull off this one.
(If I can do it.) If I can complete this task.
Wed: If I master; if I survive.

68. With this, he's home and dry.
(Despite this, he is at home and warm.) Despite this, he is safe and sound.

69. Do you get me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Wed See? Do you get it? Are you catching up?

70. It will be over within a matter of months.
(This will be finished in a few months.) It will take several months to do this.
Wed: To do this work is a matter of several months.

71. A real shouting match followed between the two.
(There was a real match between them, dedicated to who could outshout whom.) They continued to yell at each other.
Wed: There was a loud quarrel between them, a squabble, a skirmish; they continued to bark.

72. Rita and her husband had a slanging match.
(There was a contest between Rita and her husband in the use of swear words.) For some time, Rita and her husband continued to insult each other.
Wed: Rita and her husband poured mud on each other.

73. Don't digress from the issue.
Don't deviate from the topic.
Wed: Get to the point.

74.Not goofed up.
He made a grave mistake.
Wed: He screwed up; he made a mistake, made a mistake, tore off the work, failed the case.

75. Do be serious for once.
Please, at least this time, be serious. Wed: At least for a change, be serious.

76. It would be hard for you to comprehend.
It will be difficult for you to understand.
Edit: You don't understand this.

77. Are you up to it?
You can do it?
Sr.: Are you okay? Are you taking it?

78. Is she cut out for this task?
(Is she made for the job?) Is she the right person for the job?

79. I am at your service Sir.
I am at your service, Sir.

80. It is about time we leave.
It's time for us to leave.

81.We will give it a go.
We will work on it and try to do our best.
Wed: We will attach, we will push.

82.Don't pull a fast one on me.
Don't try to fool me.
Wed: Do not fool me; do not count on me to cheat, cheat; It's not easy to fool me.

83. I am deluged with work.
(I am flooded with work.) I have a lot of work to do. Wed: I threw myself into work; I am swamped with work; I have a lot of work.

84. I grew on it.
I grew up with it.
Wed: I absorbed it with my mother's milk.

85.Will you stop being a spoilsport?
Stop ruining people's fun.

86. Let's face it.
(We'll have to face it.) We'll have to put up with it.

87. Don't drive me up the wall.
(Don't make me climb the wall.) Don't irritate me, don't make me angry.
Wed: Do not piss me off; do not bring me to white heat; don't push me to the extreme.

88. I would rather not talk about it.
(I'd rather not talk about it.)
Wed: It was terrible, I have no words; there is nothing to talk about here; enough about that.

89.Not is the boss's blue-eyed boy.
(He is the boss's blue-eyed boy.) The boss is very fond of him.
Wed: He is in the boss's favorites.

90.She gave me the brush off.
She gave me a turn from the gate.
Compare: She sent me off; she gave me a resignation.

91.Marketing is not my cup of tea.
(Trade is not my cup of tea.) Trade is not my forte and I don't like it.
Cf .: Trade is not my element.

92.You are a tubelight.
You don't understand everything right away.
Wed: Everything is hard for you; you are dumb.

93.Should I read out the riot act to them?
(Maybe I should read them the law "On the protection of public order and tranquility"?) Maybe I should give them a serious warning?
Wed: Maybe I should give them a stern warning? Maybe I should scare them?

94.You are slow to catch on.
(You slowly grasp everything.)
Wed: Everything slowly comes to you; you are slow-witted; everything reaches you like a giraffe.

95.I am through for the day.
I have finished the work scheduled for today and now I am free. (I'm done for today.)
Wed: That's all for today; enough for today; Today I shot.

96.Let's call it quits.
(We'll assume that's enough for today.)
Wed: That's it, period, that's enough for today.

97.The boss gave him some seed money.
(The boss gave him some initial capital.)
Cf.: The boss financed his project in the early stages of its implementation; the boss loaned him start-up capital.

98.Is not now off the hook.
(He is already off the hook.) He is no longer in difficulty, he is no longer in trouble.
Compare: He got out of the trap; he is out of danger now.

99.If anything goes wrong you have had it.
(If anything goes wrong, you get it.) If things go wrong, you're in trouble.

100.If you don't watch your step you will get what's coming.
(If you are not careful in every step you take, you will get hurt.) If you are not careful, you are sure to get into trouble.
Compare: If you are not careful, you are dead; if you're not careful, you won't get well.

101. I am glad I ran into you.
(It's good that we collided.) I'm glad we met.

102. We will be in double trouble.
(We'll be in double trouble.)
Wed: We won’t get into trouble.

103. Mum's the word.
Be quiet! Quiet!
Wed: Not a word to anyone! Keep quiet about it.

104. You have no hope in hell.
(There's no hope in hell.) You have absolutely no chance.

105. Can't be trusted as much as a rattlesnake.
He can be trusted no more than a rattlesnake.

106. good luck! I will be rooting for you.
Good luck! I will support you.
Wed: Good luck to you! I will cheer for you.

107. I've had my fill.
I'm completely full.

108. She decided to quit for the day.
(She decided to quit the game today.) Cf .: She decided to take a day off; she decided to take a day off.

109. I need a shoulder to cry on.
(I need a shoulder to cry on.)
Wed: I need someone to whom I can cry in the vest.

110. Your guess is as good as mine.
(Your guess (assumption, hypothesis) is no better than mine.)
Wed: I know (I know) no more than you.

111. You could not have come a day too soon.
You came just in time, and if you came a day later, you would have lost a lot.

112. The day began on the wrong foot.
(The day started on the wrong foot.) The day started badly.
Wed: The day did not work out.

113. Don't be so snooty.
Don't be so arrogant.

114. Time is fast running out.
(Time is running out quickly.) There is very little time left.
Edit: Time is running out fast.

115. I decided to snoop around a bit.
(I decided to sniff around a bit, to look out.) I decided to find out what was what.

116. Don't lose your nerve at any cost.
(Don't lose your temper, no matter what happens).
Wed: Don't drift!

117.The two boxers squared up against each other.
Two boxers are ready to fight.

118. She will keep the press off your back for some time.
(She'll have your back from the press for a while.) For a while, she'll be able to save you from the press.
Wed She can shield you from journalists for a while.

119. I don't swing much clout here.
(I can't swing and hit hard here.) I don't have much influence here.
Cf.: Not much depends on me here.

120. Don't be such a sucker.
Don't be such a fool.

121.I will make coffee in a jiffy.
(I'll make coffee in a moment.)
Wed: I will make coffee in a moment.

122. Can I take you on your word?
(Can I use your word?) Can I rely on you for this?
Wed: I take you at your word.

123. Will not pull the plug on you.
(He'll put a cork in you.) He'll let you down.

124. My mom spoiled me rotten.
(My mother completely spoiled me.) My mother indulged me in everything and spoiled me.

125.Cut the crap out and come to the point.
(Stop this nonsense and get to the point.) Stop talking nonsense and get straight to the point.

126.We went our own ways in the business.
(In business, each of us went our separate ways.) In business, we parted ways.

127. You have Yankee written all over you.
(Yankee is written all over you.) Anyone will recognize you as an American.
Wed: It says on your face that you are a Yankee.

128. A top minister on the take! What a shame!
Minister takes bribes! What a shame! (What a disgrace!)

129.What brings you here?
What wind brought you here?

130.The day was at its fag end.
It was the very end of the day.

131. I have made a new life here.
I started a new life here.

132. Not snatched a few hours of sleep.
He snatched a few hours of sleep.

133.Not dropped off in sheer exhaustion.
In complete exhaustion, he fell asleep.

134.Didn't grow in confidence with every word he spoke.
With every word, his confidence increased.

135.Don't beat about the bush.
(Do not wander through the thickets.) Do not waste time. Get to the point.
Wed: Do not beat around the bush; don't speak bluntly.

136.Didn't sleep like a baby.
He slept like a child.

137.You will get bored stiff.
(You will become stiff with boredom.) You will be unusually bored.
Wed: You will die of boredom.

138. Thanks, but no thanks!
(Thanks, no.) Thanks, but I'm not interested; I do not need it.

139. Your contribution has been zilch.
(Your contribution is zero.)
Cf .: You did not hit a finger on a finger.

140. Didn't give her short font.
(He gave her a quick verdict.) He didn't like her.

141. His heart tripped.
(His heart sank.) He experienced a slight shock.
Wed: His heart skipped a beat.

142. She has a short fuse.
(Her corks burn out quickly.) She is very quick-tempered.
Wed: It starts with half a turn.

143. Keep things to yourself.
(Keep it to yourself.)
Wed: Don't talk about it; keep quiet about it.

144. Would you like a peg or two?
(Would you like a glass or two of gin and soda?)
Wed: Let's have a drink! Would you like to have a glass?

145. Was not all ears.
(He was all ears.) He listened very attentively.

146. The house looked a little run down.
The house looked somewhat unkempt.

147. Didn't give it straight from the hip.
(He fired straight from the hip.) He revealed the facts as they are.
Cf.: He spoke bluntly.

148. I curbed my tongue.
(I curbed my tongue.) I managed to remain calm and silent.
Wed: I restrained myself and bit my tongue.

149.Not dotes on her.
He does not have a soul in her.

150. Take your pick and have anything you fancy.
Choose and take whatever you like.

151. Count me out.
(Don't count me.) Don't include me in this.
Wed: I don't participate; i am pass.

152.The cheek of you!
What impudence of you!
Wed: How dare you!

153.I can't thank you enough.
(I can't thank you enough.)
Wed: I am immensely grateful; very obliged to you.

154. I drank myself silly at the party.
(I got drunk at the party like a fool.)
Wed: At a party, I got drunk until I lost my pulse; At the party, I got drunk and did stupid things.

155. May I have a word with you?
Can I talk to you?
Wed: Can I exchange a few words with you; can I have a word with you?

156. Was not harried round the clock.
All day he was disturbed, bothered him.
Wed: He was pestered and pulled all day long, around the clock.

157. Let's make up for lost time.
We must make up for lost time.

158. I have been working flat out since last night.
(I've been so exhausted over the last day that I'm like a flat tire.) I've been working hard since last night.
Wed: For this day, I gave my best, be healthy.

159. This calls for some celebration.
This is the time to celebrate.
Cf.: It should be noted.

160.Has not crossed all norms of propriety.
(He violated all norms of behavior and morality.)
Wed: He crossed all the limits of decency.

161.As soon as he was out of earshot.
As soon as he was out of earshot.

162.I got caught in my own agenda.
I can't take my mind off my own problems at work.

163. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
(A light is visible at the end of the tunnel.) There is hope that in the end everything will be fine.

164.Don't hit a raw nerve.
(Don't hit a sensitive nerve.) Don't provoke me by touching a sensitive spot.
Wed Don't step on my pet peeve; don't rub salt in the wound.

165. Don't cares two hoots for her.
(He doesn't care about her.) He doesn't care about her at all.
Edit: He doesn't care about her.

166.Let's quit when the going is still good.
Let's get out of the game while we're still doing well.
Wed: You must be able to leave on time.

167.It really took a load off.
(It really took the burden off me.)
Wed: I have a mountain off my shoulders.

168.That question really took me hard.
I took this question very much to heart.

169.You must do whatever it takes.
You must do whatever it takes.

170.Let your creative juices flow.
(Let your creative powers work.) Let yourself be creative.
Wed: Give scope to your creative imagination ..

171.Don't go off track.
(Don't get off the treadmill.) Don't get distracted.

172.If I pull this one off I will be a millionaire.
If I can do this, I'll be a millionaire.

173.Every drop in the ocean counts.
(In the ocean, every drop counts.) In business, every, even the smallest, effort is useful.

174.How are things?
How are you?

175.They failed to see the writing on the wall.
(They didn't see the writing on the wall.) They didn't realize they couldn't get away with it anymore.
Cf.: They did not understand the explicit warnings.

176.Has loads of patience.
He is a very patient person. (He has a lot of patience.)

177.Don't pull your punches.
(Don't hit just for show.) Don't work hard and see it through.
Wed: Do not hack, work with full dedication.

178.I am one with you on this.
(I am with you in this matter at the same time.) I completely agree with you on this issue.
Edit: I'm on your side.

179.Don't spring a surprise.
Don't do anything unexpected.
Wed: Don't bring any surprises.

180.Didn't catch me stifling a yawn.
(He caught me suppressing a yawn). He noticed how I struggled to control my yawning.

181. His venture failed to take off.
(His venture didn't even take off.) Compare: His venture failed before it even started; his business burned to the ground.

182.Not incommunicado.
(He is cut off from the outside world; he is in solitary confinement.) He does not communicate with anyone.
Cf.: He withdrew into himself (context).

183.I want to catch up on the latest.
(I want to catch up on what happened lately.) Summarize what happened lately.
Wed: Bring me up to date.

184.Don't give me all that jazz.
Don't tell me all this nonsense.
Wed: Do not powder my brains.

185.Let's go back to the drawing board.
(Let's go back to the drawing board.^Let's analyze the situation from the beginning.
Wed: Let's go back to the roots; Let's find out what's the reason.

186.Is not an armchair traveler.
(He travels without getting up from his chair.) He likes to read travel descriptions.

187.Didn't go around the bend.
(He went around the corner.) He lost his mental balance.
Compare: He reached the point; he has reached the limit.

188.It was a backbreaking.
(This is work that will break your back.) It was very hard work.
Wed This is exhausting, backbreaking work; this is a hell of a job.

189.Keep this project on the back burner.
(Hold this project on the far burner.) Don't start this project now, but wait with it. Wed: Freeze your project for a while.

190.It is a different ball game altogether.
(It's a completely different ball game.) It's a completely different thing.
Wed: This is a completely different calico.

191.I won't take this baloney.
(I do not agree with this nonsense.) I will not tolerate this nonsense.
Wed: Stop this chatter.

192. I developed a beer belly.
I have grown a beer belly.

193. Has got a bee in his bonnet.
(He has a bee in his cap.) He is crazy about something.

194.Will not bend over backwards to please you.
(He will bend over his back to please you.) He will do anything to please you.
Wed: He will break into a cake to please you.

195.Not will be a bench warmer.
(He will warm up the bench.) He is a substitute and will not play.

196.We have no benchmarks.
(We don't have leveling marks; we don't have benchmarks.) We don't have benchmarks.
Cf .: We have nothing to build on.

197.Is not a big fish.
(He is a big fish.) He is a very important person.
Wed: He's a big shot.

198.Not is a bad apple in the basket.
(He is a rotten apple in a basket.)
Cf.: He is the black sheep in the flock.

199.When the chips are down.
When progress towards the goal is not going smoothly.

200.She is quite chirpy.
She is in a lively mood.

201.Not kept talking nineteen to the dozen.
He still talked a lot.
Compare: He cracked incessantly; you give him a word - he gives you ten.

202.Was not completely cleaned out at the casino.
He was completely robbed at the casino.

203.I had a close shave.
(I was shaved very short.) I narrowly escaped danger.
Wed: I was on the verge of death.

204.They took him to the cleaners.
(He was taken to the dry cleaners.) He was deceived and robbed.
Cf .: He was robbed.

205.Come hell or high water, I will do it.
(I will do it even in hell or during a flood.) I will do it, no matter what obstacles I meet.
Wed: I will do it at all costs; nosebleed, but I'll do it; I will do it, nothing will stop me.

206.The project came to a screeching halt.
(The project with a creak slowed down). Work on the project suddenly stopped.
Wed: The project stalled.

207.We completed the project under the wire.
(We finished the project right at the finish line.) The project was finished at the last moment.
Wed: We finished the job at the last minute.

208.It is a cooked-up story.
(This is a concocted story.) This is a false version.
Wed: Gossip all this, slander; these are bogus accusations.

209.Don't begin to fire questions at her.
(He starts firing questions at her.)
Compare: He bombarded her with questions; he bombarded her with questions.

210.Will not crack under pressure.
It will crack under pressure.
Wed: If you press him, he will tell you everything.

211.There has been a mix-up.
An unintentional error has occurred. (There is some confusion here.)

212.It's not a cushy job.
This is hard work. (This is not an easy and well-paid job for you.)
Wed This is not a warm place, not a sinecure; this job can not be called dusty.

213.I suggest you cut a deal with him.
I advise you to find an understanding with him. (I advise you to negotiate with him.)
Wed: I advise you to find with him mutual language, come to a common denominator.

214. There is no cut-and-dried solution.
There is no ready solution here.

215.It is a dandy joint.
This is a chic establishment.

216.Not will be as dead as dodo.
(He will be dead like a dodo.) He will die.

217. This is a dead giveaway.
This is a terrible betrayal.

218. Don't worry, he has got deep pockets and will see the project through.
(Don't worry, he has deep pockets and will see the project through.) He has a lot of money and will be able to complete the project.
Wed: Do not be afraid, he is a money bag and will carry out the project.

219. These are available dime a dozen.
(This can be bought for ten cents a dozen.) This can be bought very inexpensively.
Wed: It costs three kopecks a kilometer.

220.For donkey's years I have been doing donkey's work.
For very long years I have done hard work.
Wed: I have been messing around for ages.

221. We will go Dutch.
Everyone pays for himself.

222. Not dropped her like a hot potato.
(He tossed her like a hot potato.) He tossed her at once.

223. If she is not good, ease her out.
(If she is not good, gradually remove her from work.)

224. Delighted to make your acquaintance.
Happy to meet you.

225.We share a good rapport.
We understand each other perfectly and maintain good relations.

226. Is not driving in the fast lane.
(He drives in the fast lane.) He leads a risky life.

227. Not is an egghead.
(Lit.: He has an egg-shaped head.) He is a very educated person, intellectual.
Wed: He is a highbrow scientist.

228. It is enough to choke a horse.
(This is enough to suffocate the horse.) This is a very large amount.

229. In the end things will even out.
(In the end, everything will even out, balance.)
Wed: In the end, everything will settle down.

230. Your eyes will pop out.
(Your eyes pop out of their sockets.)
Wed: Your eyes will pop out of your forehead.

231. Is not living on the edge.
(He lives on the very edge.) He leads a very dangerous, risky life.
Wed: He walks on a wire; he walks on a razor's edge.

232. It was just a fender-bender car accident.
(This is a light collision.) It was a minor car accident.
Wed: The cars just “kissed” a little.

233. Fill me in with the details.
(Fill me with details.) Tell me everything in detail.

234. Not flexed his muscles and that was that.
(He tensed his muscles, and that was enough.) He demonstrated his power, and then everything worked.

235. We should be on the same wavelength.
(We should be on the same wavelength.) We should be on the same worldview.
Wed: We must understand each other perfectly.

236. Not kept gawking at her.
(He continued to stare at her.)
Compare: He stared at her like a ram at a new gate.

237.Have you got his node?
(Did you get his nod?) Did you get his approval (consent)?
Wed: Did he give the go-ahead?

238. All his plans went up in smoke.
(All his plans went up with the smoke.) All his plans failed.
Wed: All his plans vanished like smoke.

239. She was caught in the act.
She was caught doing this act.
Wed: She was caught red-handed; she was caught by the hand.

240. They were caught in a compromising position.
They were caught in a compromising position.

241. Don't think he is a big shot.
(He thinks he's a good shooter.) He considers himself an important person.

242. Didn't have egg on his face.
(He was hit in the face with an egg.) He was in an uncomfortable position.
Wed: He sat down in a puddle; he got stuck.

243. Doesn't have hot pants.
He is full of longing; he is lusty.

244. I ran hell for leather.
I ran very fast.
Wed: I rushed at full speed, with all my might, that I had the strength.

245. Now there will be hell to play for him.
The consequences for him will be catastrophic.

246. You must face the music.
(You'll have to endure all this music.) You'll have to bear the consequences.
Wed: You will have to clear up the porridge; you'll have to pay for it.

247. Has not hit the bottle.
He started drinking heavily.
Wed: He is addicted to the bottle.

248. Doesn't seem to have hit the jackpot.
(Looks like he hit the jackpot.) Looks like he got a large amount money.
Wed: He seems to have hit the jackpot, hit the bank.

249. It is all hogwash.
(It's all slop.) It's all nonsense.
Cf.: This is bullshit.

250. His work is just ho-hum.
(His work is just "um".) His work is very mediocre, very low quality.
Wed: His work is very gray, so-so.

251. It is all hoopla and nothing else.
All this is vanity and nothing else.

252. His book sold only because of all the hype created before the launch.
(His book sold out only because of the hype raised before its publication.)
Wed: The book was sold out only thanks to good promotion.

253. I just horsed around a bit.
(I frolic a little like a young stallion.) I just made a little noise, played the fool.

254. Relax, don't get hyper.
(Calm down, don't overreact.) Don't get so excited.
Wed: Calm down, do not boil.

255. I kid you not, this is the truth.
I'm not kidding, trust me, it's true.

256. I will be damned if I go back to her.
(I'll be damned if I go back to her.)

257. The project is in cold storage.
(The project is in cold storage.) No work is being done on this project.
Wed: The project is frozen.

258. The venture has been shelved for the time being.
(At the moment, the undertaking is shelved.) At this time, work on the project has been discontinued.
Wed: The project has been shelved.

259. As things now stand.
The situation is now...
Edit: Things are going like this...

260.We must act in concert.
We must act in harmony.

261.Not in the doghouse.
(He is in a dog kennel.) He completely lost the favor (of the authorities).
Cf.: He fell out of favor; he was in disgrace.

262.Is not in the driver's seat.
He is in complete control of the situation. (He is driving.)

263. It takes two to tango.
(It takes two to tango.) You were equally involved.
Wed: Both of you are good!

264. She thinks she is the Queen of Sheba.
(She fancies herself the Queen of Sheba). She overestimates herself.
Wed: She has delusions of grandeur.

265.Don't live me.
Don't tease me.

266. She acted a bit jumpy.
She was a little nervous.
Wed: She twitched a little.

267. She is just another pretty face.
(She's just another pretty face.) Aside from being pretty, she doesn't have any positive qualities or skills.

268. Is not trying to keep up with the Joneses.
(He tries to keep up with the Joneses.) He lives beyond his means, just to be as good as his neighbors.
Wed: He goes out of his way to be no worse than others.

269. Not will soon kick the bucket. He will die soon.
Wed: Soon he will play in the box; stretch out his legs; will give oak; will be bent.

270. Do you think this is kid stuff?
(Do you think these are children's toys?) Do you think it's very simple and anyone can do it?
Wed: Do you think this is a trifling matter?

271. It was kinky stuff.
It was very strange and unnatural.

272. The government reacted in a knee-jerk manner.
(The government reacted on a knee-jerk level.) The government reacted in a hurry, without thinking it through carefully.
Wed: The reaction of the government was hasty.

273. Doesn't run a very lean organization.
(He runs a very skinny organization.) He runs an organization with a small number of employees.
Wed: He runs a modest organization.

274. His company is obese.
(His company is obese.) His company has too many employees.
Wed: In his company, the states are inflated.

275. I will give him no margin for error.
(I won't give him any room for error.) I won't let him make any mistake.
Wed: No mistake, no mistake will get away with him.

276. She is such a lovely dovey person.
(She is just a sweetheart.) She is a very nice and attractive person.
Wed: She is such an angel.

277. Not made a pass at her.
He tried to take care of her.
Wed: He knocked out wedges for her.

278.Not made overtures to her.
He flirted with her.

279.Don't speak with innuendoes.
(Do not speak in indirect hints.) Do not speak in riddles, get to the point.
Wed: Speak directly, speak to the point.

280. I hold all the aces.
(I have all the aces.) I have the advantage.
Wed: I have all the trump cards.

281. She will make mincemeat of him.
She uses him to her advantage. (She will make minced meat out of it.)

282. You must make things snappy.
You must do everything quickly.
Wed: Fast! Alive! Get moving!

283. It will make my day.
This will make my day successful; This will keep me in a good mood all day long.

284. You have been taken for a ride.
(You were taken for a ride.) You were deceived.
Wed: You were fooled, fooled; you got rolled.

285. Will he be able to make the grade?
(Will he be able to take the lift?) Will he be able to meet these criteria?
Wed: Will he succeed in this? Will he get his way? Will he be up to par?

286. She is already making waves in music circles.
(She's already created a stir in music circles.) She's already getting noticed in music circles.
Wed: She has already made an impression in musical circles.

287. Is not a maven.
He is a connoisseur.

288. Is not an all-rounder.
(He is a decathlete.) He can do many things.
Compare: He is a versatile person; he is an all-round gifted man.

289. Didn't give us merry hell.
(He provided us with a merry hell.) He made our lives very difficult.
Wed: He gave us a fun life.

290. It's easy on the pocket.
(It won't affect the pocket much.) It's inexpensive.
Wed: It won't hit your pocket too hard.

291. I bought it for a song.
(I bought it for the song.) I bought it for a very low price.
Wed: I bought it for pennies; I bought it for next to nothing; I was given it for beautiful eyes.

292. You have missed the boat, sorry.
You're late and you won't get a chance. (I'm sorry, but you missed the ship.)
Wed: You missed your chance; alas, your train has already left.

293. Is not a pseudo-intellectual.
(He's a pseudo-intellectual.) He's pretending to be an intellectual.
Wed: He claims to be intelligent.

294. She started calling me names.
She started calling me names.

295. The name of the game.
(The name of the game is this.) The essence of the matter is as follows.

296. It is a nine day's wonder.
(It will surprise nine days.) This is something that won't last long.
Wed: This is a short-term sensation.

297. It is a 9 to 5 job.
(It's a nine-to-five job.) It's just a chore with no fun; it's an office job.
Wed: This is clerical work; this is work from now to now.

298. is not sold on her.
(She bought it.) She completely bewitched him. Compare: She completely confused his head; she bought it with giblets.

299. They fought no-holds barred.
(There was no ban on clinches in their wrestling.) They fought without any rules and used a variety of techniques.
Wed: It was a fight without rules; prohibited methods were used; hits below the belt.

300. I don't give a damn.
I don't care, I don't care.

301. I have no clue.
(I don't have any clue.) I don't understand any of this.

302. All the fingers point towards his involvement in the crime.
(Bee fingers indicate his involvement in the crime.) All indications are that he is involved in the crime.
Wed: All the facts are against him.

303. Not yaps a little too much.
He talks too much.
Wed He is yap.

304. Was not out of his depth.
(It was beyond the depth of his understanding.) He couldn't handle the situation because he didn't have enough knowledge.
Wed: It was too tough for him.

305. Is not out of sync with his boss.
(His actions and those of his boss are out of sync.) He doesn't get along well with his boss.

306. She is in the zone.
She's within reach.
Wed She's in range.

307. Keep me in the loop.
(Keep me in line.) Keep me informed as things unfold.
Wed: Keep me posted.

308. Is not out on a limb.
He got into trouble.

309. Is not over a barrel.
(He lies on the barrel.) He is in a very difficult position.
Wed: He is completely helpless.

310. Is not over the hill now.
(He is already over the hill.) He is not the same as before.
Wed: Everything is already behind him; he has already left the stage; his song is sung.

311. Being a blabbermouth will get you nowhere.
If you talk, it will not lead to anything good.

312. I will eat crow if you can do this.
(I'll eat a crow if you do.) I'll admit defeat if you do.
Wed: I'll eat my hat if you do.

313. Was not pissed out at the party.
He was very drunk at the party. Wed: He was dead drunk at the party.

314. Didn't give her a light peck.
(He pecked her a little.) He kissed her briefly on the cheek.

315. She is a peppy girl.
She is a very lively, cheerful and energetic girl.
Wed: She is a spicy girl; it has a flair.

316. I will give a piece of my mind to her.
(I will express my opinion to her.) Wed: I will tell her everything that I think about her; I'll tell her a couple of affectionate ones.

317. Did a bit of pillow talk with her.
He spoke to her in an intimate setting.

318. I was pissed off at her presence.
Her presence made me angry. Wed: Her presence infuriated me.

319. Doesn't keep things close to his chest.
(He keeps everything close to his chest.) He keeps his plans a secret and does not let anyone in on them.
Wed: He is a very secretive, reserved person; he's on his mind.

320. I don't like to play second fiddle.
(I don't like to play second fiddle.) I like to be in control myself; I don't like anyone giving me directions.
Wed: I do not like to be on the sidelines; I don't like to be second to none.

321. Not poker-faced.
(He has the face of a poker player.) It is impossible to understand anything from his face.
Compare: He has an impassive, impenetrable, stony face.

322. Is not a wooden actor.
(He's a wooden actor.) He can't act, and he lacks expressiveness.

323. Isn't randy as hell.
He's lustful as hell.

324. Not behaved out of line.
He misbehaved.
Wed: He went beyond the bounds of decency; he behaved out of the ordinary way.

325. She called it quits.
She said it was time to finish work.
Wed: Enough for today, it's time to round off, it's time to put an end to it.

326. Don't have pipe dreams.
(Don't give in to visions like an opium smoker.) Don't make big plans that you can't carry out.
Wed: Do not chase pipe dreams; don't build castles in the air.

327. All hell broke loose when we lost the match.
When we lost the match, people reacted very violently to it. (Hell broke loose when we lost the match).
Wed: When we lost the match, serious riots began.

328. The door is always open for you.
(The door is always open for you. You can always turn to me.

329. I am not at your back and call.
(I don't stand behind you and wait for instructions.) Don't take it for granted that I will do whatever you want.
Wed: I am not your servant; I won't run errands for you.

330. At least I have a roof over my head.
At least I have a roof over my head.
Wed: Thank God, I have a place to lay my head.

331. Has won many laurels.
(He won many laurels.) He received great recognition and did a lot.
Wed: He received many prizes; he was crowned with laurels; he got fame.

332. Has not made his mark and won the boss over.
(He distinguished himself and won the favor of the chief.) With his work, he made a great impression on the boss.

333. Not will be where the action is.
He is always in the thick of things.

334. I thought you were a man of action.
I thought you were a man of action.

335. Is not a bit hard-nosed.
1. He is adamant, categorical, stubborn. 2. He is practical, he is a pragmatist.

336. Is not just like a mule.
(He's just like a mule.) He's very stubborn by nature.
Wed: He is a stubborn donkey.

337. Has become a junkie.
He became addicted to drugs.
Wed: He got hooked on drugs, on a needle.

338. Presently he is top of the line.
(At present, he is first in line.) At present, he is the best in this business.

339. Will not spill his guts with her.
(He won't spill what's inside him in front of her.) He won't reveal his secrets to her.

340. Not nuts about her.
He's crazy about her.

341. I think he is having a fling with her.
I think he's having an affair with her. Wed: They have an affair; they have a connection.

342.They are seeing each other.
(They meet.) They are having an affair.

343.Don't get onto the bandwagon.
(Don't get on the car platform at the demonstration.) Don't do something just because others are doing it.
Wed: You should not follow the principle "where everything is, there you are."

344. Is not a big boozer.
He drinks heavily.
Cf .: He is a bitter drunkard.

345. Is not quick on the uptake.
He quickly understands everything.
Wed: He catches everything on the fly.

346. She is a man-eater.
(She is a man eater.) She likes to have affairs with men.

347. It was mind blowing action.
This is an amazing, mind-blowing act.

348. Not got badly roughed up.
He was severely beaten.
Cf .: He was beaten to a pulp.

349. This is just what the doctor ordered.
It's just what the doctor ordered.

350. You have got a habit of locking horns with me.
(You have a habit of grappling with me with horns.) You have a habit of arguing with me.

351. I got mugged.
I got robbed.

352. Will not get stumped when he sees it.
(He will be dumbfounded when he sees this.)
Wed: He will be taken aback when he sees this.

353. No sweat, this job will fall into my lap.
No problem, I can easily get this job. (Don't stress, this job will fall into my lap.)
Wed: No need to lift a finger, this work is in my pocket.

354. It's straight from the horse's mouth.
(This is news straight out of the horse's mouth.) This news came directly from a person in authority.
Wed: This is news from a reliable source.